Pediatrics refers to the field of medicine focused on the treatment of children. Pediatric medicine can come with its own unique challenges in treating patients, especially infants and young children who cannot describe their symptoms or subjective complaints. As a result, there is always the potential for committing errors in treating children. In some cases, these errors may rise to…

A failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis of a medical condition can lead to catastrophic or life-threatening consequences. One commonly misdiagnosed condition includes a spinal cord abscess, which can have a serious impact on a patient’s life if not promptly identified and treated.  What is a Spinal Cord Abscess? A spinal cord abscess, also known as an epidural abscess, occurs…

If you were injured as a result of a diagnostic error, call the Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyers at Matzus Law for a consultation. Radiology scans are used to diagnose a wide variety of injuries and diseases, including broken bones, ligament and tendon tears, and cancer. Examples of radiology scans include MRIs, X-rays, mammograms, CAT scans, and ultrasounds. The doctors who…